Year 10 TSLCs

We would like to invite parents and carers to Y10’s first Teacher-Student Led conferences on Thursday, 5th June 2025.

These conferences will provide parents with an opportunity to meet with subject-specific teachers, allow students to discuss and reflect on their progress in different subjects following their upcoming mock exams and look at their own areas for development as they move towards Y11.

Students will be given a booking form which will allow them to book a time between 15:30 and 18:30. These will be booked on a first come first served basis so please ask your child to see their booking form and suggest a time to meet teaching staff.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

The Y10 Team

Crew Brunel: A Strong Start

Although it’s been a shorter week, Crew Brunel has hit the ground running after the two week break!

We’ve taken these first few days to re-establish our routines, remind ourselves of the school norms and non-negotiables, and get back into the flow of learning. It’s been great to reconnect, shake off the holiday haze, and start strong as a crew. This week also marked the beginning of our new Expedition, and we’ve jumped straight into immersion.

But it’s not all been work and no play. One of the highlights was ending the week with a fun, Easter-themed Crew session. From sweet treats to light-hearted activities, it was a lovely way to wrap up our return and celebrate being back together.

Here’s to a strong start and an even stronger term ahead!

Miss Mitchell

Easter revision 3D design

3D design students have a revision session opportunity on Monday 7th April. Mr. Jackson will be in from 10am – 2pm and will work with students to prepare for the upcoming exams w/c 21st April

Crew Brunel: A Term of Reflection

As we reflect on another incredible term, Crew Brunel has shown what it means to work together, embracing challenges, and celebrating each other’s achievements. This term has been filled with successes, meaningful reflections on our Habits of Work and Learning (HoWLs), and unforgettable moments of community spirit.

One of the shining stars of our school celebration was Pippa, our Crew Champion for the term! Pippa earned the most praise points for our crew, a true testament to her work ethic and positive attitude. Her consistency in both her academic work and her supportive nature towards others has made her a role model for the rest of the crew. We are all so proud of her and look forward to seeing her continue to shine in the future.

As we head into the next term, Crew Brunel is more motivated than ever to continue growing and achieving together. We know that success isn’t just about grades; it’s about the relationships we build, the challenges we overcome, and the way we support each other along the way. Crew Brunel has shown that with hard work, dedication, and a commitment to our HoWLs, there is no limit to what we can achieve. Here’s to another fantastic term of success, learning, and community.

Have a wonderful Easter break!

Miss Mitchell

X31 ETA

x31 are on their way back to Doncaster after a lovely sunny day at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum! Students have been awesome!

Our current ETA is 3.30pm but we will let you know if any delays!

see you soon.

Crew Brunel: World Book Day!

This World Book Day, Crew Brunel brought Alice in Wonderland to life by dressing up as iconic characters from the classic tale. From Alice herself to the Cheshire Cat, the team fully embraced the playful magic of Wonderland while promoting the joy of reading. Their creative costumes were a fun way to inspire imagination and encourage everyone to explore the world of books. 

Well done, Crew Brunel!

Miss Mitchell

Experience of the workplace C28 launch

My name is Kathryn Burns and I am the Careers Lead for XP Trust. I have the pleasure of launching our C28 to students, crew leaders and parents on Wednesday 12th March 4pm – 5pm. Parents and students to meet on XP East stairs where I will share information about expectations, responsibilities and support.

As you may already be aware, in year 10 our students carry out a short experience into the world of work to support their preparation for GCSEs and moving forward as they progress through Year 11 and beyond.

This year we are planning a week off timetable 7th – 11th July with a wrap around the work experience to give them a taste of applications, interviews and workshops alongside the external experience, followed up by a reflective piece of work and CV building.

As a trust we feel that it is important for our students to experience this alongside qualifications and other activities beyond the classroom, such as the Duke of Edinburgh bronze award. Our aim has always been to support parents in developing young people who are able to communicate, have resilience and the transferable skills that the business community are looking for in today’s society.

I look forward to seeing you there as our young people step up and show local employers how amazing XP Doncaster students are.

Mrs Burns

kburns@xpschool.org

Year 11 Historians Explore Industrial Heritage at Plant Works for GCSE Study

This week C27 were able to tour the historic plantworks site in Hexthorpe, Donaster. Here they took a tour of the Wabtec facility from the HVAC testing shop to the erecting house which was home to the legendary Flying Scotsman. The students were able to take in the history of the location as they were escorted around the 22 acre site seeing where it reached to at the height of production, spanning a staggering 90 acres. The site has been an integral part of our community for more than 170 years employing thousands of local people who worked numerous jobs from labourers to master craftspeople. The plant was also an integral part of the war effort with Doncaster women becoming ‘Munitionettes’, working long hours in dangerous conditions.

With the future of the site being discussed this may well be the last cohort from XP Trust to visit such an important part of Doncasters heritage. With this area of Hexthorpe being home to such historic achievements and listed buildings it really was a privilege to be welcomed into this local slice of industry.  

From XP/E Classroom to Commons!

On July 9th, XP/E students will have the chance to visit Parliament.  This is an excellent opportunity for pupils to find out more about Parliament and includes a tour of the Palace of Westminster and an engaging curriculum-informed workshop in the Education Centre. 

Students in Year 7 to Year 10 are encouraged to apply by Friday 14th of March. All details on how to apply are outlined in the letter and presentation! We look forward to reading your applications.

Parliament Launch Letter 2025Download